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Senior catcher Riley Posey gets a hit in a 2021 game as the Hart County Diamond Dogs turn to him and a few other seniors for leadership in the clubhouse for the 2023 season.

Senior catcher Riley Posey gets a hit in a 2021 game as the Hart County Diamond Dogs turn to him and a few other seniors for leadership in the clubhouse for the 2023 season.

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Hart County Diamond Dog 2023 Preview

News Staff
Wednesday, February 8, 2023
The Diamond Dogs opened up their season on the road versus their rival Elbert County. After the end of the 2022 season Josh Osborne announced he would step away from coaching and begin to spend more time with his family.
Pictured left to right: Leard’s mother, Karen, senior tennis player Daniel, and his father, Tim, as Daniel commits to Oglethorpe on National Signing Day.

Pictured left to right: Leard’s mother, Karen, senior tennis player Daniel, and his father, Tim, as Daniel commits to Oglethorpe on National Signing Day.

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Leard to continue tennis at Oglethorpe

News Staff
Wednesday, February 8, 2023
Senior tennis player Daniel Leard signs with Oglethorpe on National Signing Day. “It’s a big step for me and I’m confident with my decision and [Oglethorpe] is where I want to go,” Leard said.
Sophomore guard Keelan Stowers fights off a defender in the 69-62 home win over the Stephens County Indians.

Sophomore guard Keelan Stowers fights off a defender in the 69-62 home win over the Stephens County Indians.

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Boys split against Stephens and Oconee

News Staff
Wednesday, February 8, 2023
The Dogs picked up the home win versus Stephens County Feb. 3, but fell to the Warriors on the road versus Oconee County. It was nothing but a heated rivalry between the Dogs and the Indians. The Dogs came out red hot as they led 23-9 at the end of the first quarter of play.
Junior guard Alexis Walker drives into the lane in the 50-23 home win over the Stephens County Lady Indians on Feb. 3.

Junior guard Alexis Walker drives into the lane in the 50-23 home win over the Stephens County Lady Indians on Feb. 3.

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Lady Dogs clinch the No. 2 seed in Region 8-AAA

News Staff
Wednesday, February 8, 2023
With the Lady Dog’s win over Stephens  Feb. 3 and a win on the road against Oconee on Tuesday, Hart County clinched the No. 2 seed in the Region 8-AAA tournament. After the Hebron Christian beat down on Jan.
Pictured left to right: Davis’ mother, Dannette, senior wide receiver Paul Davis, and father William decked out in Akron Zips gear as Davis commits to Akron on National Signing Day.

Pictured left to right: Davis’ mother, Dannette, senior wide receiver Paul Davis, and father William decked out in Akron Zips gear as Davis commits to Akron on National Signing Day.

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Davis signs with Akron on signing day

News Staff
Wednesday, February 8, 2023
Senior four-star wide receiver Paul Davis signs with Akron on National Signing Day. For Davis, the journey for his commitment has been crazy. Davis committed to play for Duke before the beginning of his senior season.
An aerial photo of Georgia's Okefenokee Swamp. Photo credit: Shutterstock, Inc.

An aerial photo of Georgia's Okefenokee Swamp. Photo credit: Shutterstock, Inc.

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Okefenokee tug-o-war is long way from over

Dink NeSmith
Wednesday, February 8, 2023
The opposing sides are not barefoot on Jekyll Island’s beach, but there’s a definite line drawn in the sand. Feet are dug in, and muscles are straining. On one side is an Alabama mining company and its fleet of high-powered lobbyists.
Hart County Sheriff Mike Cleveland (left) and Capt. Chris Carroll stand with the seized “Jail Break Hell Cat” Dodge Challenger, drugs and weapons.

Hart County Sheriff Mike Cleveland (left) and Capt. Chris Carroll stand with the seized “Jail Break Hell Cat” Dodge Challenger, drugs and weapons.

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Bond hearings held for Jan. 17 gang arrests

Josh Brannen
Wednesday, February 8, 2023
Bond hearings were held for six individuals arrested in connection to a drug sting operation conducted by the Hart County Sheriff’s Office; two arrestees were denied bond. Bryson De’Mone Jordan Jr.